corrosion problems

[danb]

hi everyone
im new to this forum so i think im doing the right thing here
i am 18 and passed my bike test recently. i have just bought a 58reg fz6 s2 faired version with only 4500miles on the clock. the bike is in excellent condition apart from puzzling corrosion on bolt heads and the metal section of the brake hose just near the brakes. it seems that most of the bolt heads of a particular kind as well as other areas of the typical black finish are covered with a white, crusty looking corrosion. I have tried cleaning these areas with bike cleaner, fairy liquid, wd40 etc, but nothing seems to work.
does anyone know what this is, why it has been/is happening and if there are any remedies other than either replacing the affected parts or painitng them again, with black hammerite, for example. ive tried to includesome photos to show this mystery but it wont let me upload them. if anyone really wants to see them just give me your email adress and i will email them to you.
some people may think im being fussy but im worried that the corrosion will spread and get worse - it also spoils the look of the bike when you look around it closely.

the other question is i want an air horn for my bike - how much will it cost to buy and fit a stebel air horn to my bike? is it easy? do you have to do any modifications?

 

[Nelly]

hi everyone
im new to this forum so i think im doing the right thing here
i am 18 and passed my bike test recently. i have just bought a 58reg fz6 s2 faired version with only 4500miles on the clock. the bike is in excellent condition apart from puzzling corrosion on bolt heads and the metal section of the brake hose just near the brakes. it seems that most of the bolt heads of a particular kind as well as other areas of the typical black finish are covered with a white, crusty looking corrosion. I have tried cleaning these areas with bike cleaner, fairy liquid, wd40 etc, but nothing seems to work.
does anyone know what this is, why it has been/is happening and if there are any remedies other than either replacing the affected parts or painitng them again, with black hammerite, for example. ive tried to includesome photos to show this mystery but it wont let me upload them. if anyone really wants to see them just give me your email adress and i will email them to you.
some people may think im being fussy but im worried that the corrosion will spread and get worse - it also spoils the look of the bike when you look around it closely.

the other question is i want an air horn for my bike - how much will it cost to buy and fit a stebel air horn to my bike? is it easy? do you have to do any modifications?

Firstly welcome to the site,

Secondly, what you describe is very typical of the FZ6. I think this has been debated in the past and the consensus was that poor quality anodizing on the fittings leads to premature oxidization.
So I wouldn't worry too much about it.
M&P do after market bolt kits that are better quality (allegedly) if you are that way inclined.
Good luck.

Nelly

 

[FIZZER6]

The corrosion is due to how the bike was stored. My bike is a 2006 and has no corrosion, always garaged.

 

[DDS]

Could be a little brake fluid that was never wiped up correctly?

my old bike went the same way when I half assed a brake bleed, you could just wire brush them and paint them as you say if they annoy you.

 

[Erci]

I've never used this stuff myself, but Edd China (from Wheeler Dealer and a bunch of other programs) swears by this stuff:

[ame=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Loctite-Rust-Remedy-Bottle-88781006/dp/B0001P0DLK]Loctite Rust Remedy - 90ml Bottle 88781006: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools[/ame]

Maybe it's worth a shot?

 

[Nelly]

The corrosion is due to how the bike was stored. My bike is a 2006 and has no corrosion, always garaged.

The way I read the post mate was that it isn't just isolated to the brake area. He is talking about the fastenings in general.
The amount of salt that is put down in the UK is brutal.
I reckon if he is able to post pictures we will see oxidization. Mine is covered in it.
I garage mine but ride it through the winter.

Nelly

 

[FIZZER6]

The way I read the post mate was that it isn't just isolated to the brake area. He is talking about the fastenings in general.
The amount of salt that is put down in the UK is brutal.
I reckon if he is able to post pictures we will see oxidization. Mine is covered in it.
I garage mine but ride it through the winter.

Nelly

If salt residue is an issue then yes, that would do it. The first thing that came to mind was "Do you ride near the salt water coast?"

 

[Grouse]

All my bikes have been used all year round, and when at work are parked outside 150 meters from the sea. The last few years they have also had to be parked outside at home as well.
Anyway about 4 years ago I started having my bike treated with ACF-50 about mid October and corrosion is almost a thing of the past. I also give it a quick flick over with a pressure washer twice a week if they are gritting the roads. As Nelly said here in the UK they use loads of salt and it is a killer to any unprotected metal on you bike or car.
Here is a link to the place I get mine done.acf-50 anti corrosion and corrosion block grease

 

[Nelly]

If salt residue is an issue then yes, that would do it. The first thing that came to mind was "Do you ride near the salt water coast?"

It’s all salty in the UK, it’s an Island lol.

Nelly

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

You can get a Stebal air horn with a wiring harness and relay (a little more expensive) but easier to install. It is wired thru a separate relay direct to the battery, tied into the horn wires. It uses a 30 amp fuse but I believe pulls about 15 amps.

There are various places to mount it, do a search and see what works for you.

For my 07, I made a short bracket out 1/8" aluminum and bolted it to the main fairing stay on the left side. There's a good amount of room under there. You can't see the main unit but the plastic horn unit itself is just visable (and very loud)...

Hope this helps and ride safe..

 

[FinalImpact]

It’s all salty in the UK, it’s an Island lol.

Nelly

:rof::rof::rof:

Thanks! I needed that! :thumbup: